Rockbridge County Zoning Analysis

Author

HousingForward Virginia

Published

November 24, 2024

About

This report is an analysis of zoning and land use patterns in Rockbridge County, the City of Lexington, and the City of Buena Vista. This work supports the ongoing regional housing study that HousingForward Virginia (HFV) and the Virginia Center for Housing Research (VCHR) are completing for the Central Virginia Regional Planning District Commission (CSPDC).

Objectives

This analysis in this report supports three objectives:

  1. To better inform elected officials about housing development patterns, challenges, and opportunities,
  2. To attract and solicit developers, and
  3. To help apply for grants and other funding opportunities.

Process

HFV will provide these localities with a comprehensive analysis of their current zoning regimens to determine challenges and opportunities related to housing needs as identified by VCHR.

This work will draw on the following information:

  • Current comprehensive plans and related documents,
  • Existing land uses by parcel,
  • Existing residential and mixed-use zoning districts,
  • Future land use categories and map, and
  • Current water and sewer system coverage.